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Over 400 Drivers Deliberately Enter Closed Roadworks to Skip Queues

Closed motorway roadworks with traffic cones and lane restrictions

More than 400 motorists have deliberately driven into closed roadworks in an attempt to avoid queues, closures or diversions this year, prompting a fresh safety warning from National Highways. A total of 814 incursions into restricted roadworks were reported across England between January and July 2026, with 53% involving drivers deliberately trying to gain anContinue reading “Over 400 Drivers Deliberately Enter Closed Roadworks to Skip Queues”

Millions Could Be Buying Unreliable Used Cars Without Knowing, MotorEasy Analysis Suggests

Thousands of motorists shopping for a used car could unknowingly be choosing models with below-average long-term reliability, according to new analysis from vehicle ownership specialist MotorEasy. The research examined the UK’s ten best-selling new cars from 2021 and compared them with today’s MotorEasy Reliability Index. While these vehicles proved hugely popular when new, several nowContinue reading “Millions Could Be Buying Unreliable Used Cars Without Knowing, MotorEasy Analysis Suggests”

One in Five UK Drivers Missing Essential Car Admin Deadlines

More than one in five UK motorists have missed important vehicle administration deadlines, according to new research, highlighting a growing challenge for both drivers and the automotive industry. A survey commissioned by Lloyds and conducted by YouGov found that 21% of UK drivers have forgotten critical vehicle deadlines, including MOT tests, vehicle tax and insuranceContinue reading “One in Five UK Drivers Missing Essential Car Admin Deadlines”

MOT Failure Repair Bills Jump 70% as Nine Million Drivers Face Higher Costs

Rising Repair Costs Create New Challenges for Motorists and MOT Garages Recent national press coverage has highlighted a growing concern for UK motorists: the cost of repairing vehicles after an MOT failure has increased by as much as 70% since 2022, leaving millions of drivers facing significantly higher bills. The findings, based on analysis ofContinue reading “MOT Failure Repair Bills Jump 70% as Nine Million Drivers Face Higher Costs”

IAAF Calls for Mandatory £54.85 MOT Fee as Pressure Mounts to End Discounting

The long-running debate over MOT pricing has intensified following calls from the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) for the current maximum MOT fee of £54.85 to become a mandatory fixed charge across the UK. The proposal would effectively bring an end to discounted MOT testing, a practice that has become widespread throughout the industry, withContinue reading “IAAF Calls for Mandatory £54.85 MOT Fee as Pressure Mounts to End Discounting”